Friends of the movie star have told the News of The World newspaper she is "over the moon" after learning this week she's expecting a baby.
In confirmation of the story broke by FemaleFirst last week Nicole and husband Keith Urban, both 39, have been trying for a child since they married in June last year.
And now a friend has is quoted as sayinf they've managed it, they are both absolutely delighted that a little Urban junior is on the way.
Ms Kidman was told the news after a visit to the
Nicole was spotted going to collect her test results from her personal physician on Wednesday.
Nicole and Keith are both delighted and can't wait to be a proper little family, the friend told the newspaper.
Nicole has already started shopping for baby gear.